Exotic, aromatic and exciting, spices play a huge part in almost every
cuisine. This fabulous encyclopedia is not only a practical cookbook but
an invaluable and expert kitchen reference. It includes step-by-step
preparation and cooking techniques, and essential information on storage
containers and equipment. Over 50 spices are shown in glorious
full-colour, showing their various forms û whole, ground, dried or
fresh. Their aroma, flavour, culinary and medicinal uses and cooking
tips are also listed. In addition, there are illustrated recipes for
more than 35 spice blends, from Kashmiri Masala to Apple Pie Spice. Also
included are over 100 flavour-packed recipes for every day of the week
from soups and starters through beef, lamb and pork to preserves and
chutneys. Try sizzling Hot and Sour Prawn Soup or a hearty Lamb Tagine.
There are also ideas for making scented gifts and decorations, and
preparing aromatic cooking oils, flavoured vinegars and a multitude of
drinks.A fully comprehensive guide to all the familiar and lesser-known
spices and traditional spice blends, complete with information on
preparation and cookingIncludes over 100 classic and contemporary
recipes from around the world, each with easy-to-follow instructions and
a glorious picture of the finished dishFeatures a full-colour
photographic catalogue of 50 spices in all their guises, as well as more
than 35 traditional spice mixtures, including curry powders, masalas,
spice pastes, sweet spice mixtures and barbecue spicesEvery entry has a
detailed description of the spice's aroma, flavour and appearance, and
all its medicinal, domestic and culinary usesThe only reference source
on identifying, preparing and using spices that you will ever needOver
1200 specially-taken colour photographs, including spice portraits,
finished pictures of the delicious dishes and step by step sequences
